Monday, March 21, 2016

Mexican Rice Pudding Recipe

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Little else says comfort to me like Arroz con Leche. I loved it as a kid growing up in California and I love it even more now as an adult and yet, I don't make it very often because it traditionally has copious amounts of sugar, fats and calories. That is Until now...

A couple weeks ago, I had a serious craving for it, so I set out to recreate this decadent treat. I got working on a few different batches using different milks and sweeteners until I striked an acceptable ratio of sweetness, sugar, calories & fat. And I'm happy to report I came up with a great better-for-you option{with only 157 calories per serving} without compromising flavor! It's seriously so yummy and you'd never guess it was a lightened up recipe! And now that I know I can make this healthier option, you can bet I'll be making this all the time{guilt-free;)}!

So you want to know my secret ingredient? It's called Sir Bananas™ and it really made all the difference since it was already naturally sweet {it's made with real bananas and has a delicious creamy taste}.

We stumbled upon this Bananamilk as we were perusing Walmart's dairy aisle & the girls were doing their best to coerce me into buying them chocolate milk {I'm usually not a fan}. I looked through quite a few nutrition labels before deciding on Sir Bananas™ {I caved and got them the Chocolate 2 % Bananamilk as well as the regular 2 % Bananamilk :D}.

I like that It's chock full of essential nutrients {8 to be exact}, and does not contain artificial colors or flavors and is a good source of Protein, Calcium & Potassium. Hooray for wholesome kid-friendly drinks!

I don't know about you but I always worry about my kiddos getting enough to eat {since they're notorious for grazing all day}. But this Bananamilk definitely sets me a little more at ease {especially on busy mornings}!